Akhilesh Anant Gonabal
Research Assistant at IISc Bangalore
I am a robotics researcher and engineer passionate about developing intelligent automation systems for real‑world problem‑solving and sustainability. With expertise in embedded and cyber‑physical systems, I have worked on SCADA automation, IoT‑driven smart infrastructure, and multimodal autonomous robotics. Currently, at IISc, I am developing a bio‑inspired multimodal mobile robot for inspection and surveillance in constrained environments. I aim to leverage robotics, AI, and automation to advance agriculture, greentech, and sustainability, creating scalable solutions that drive efficiency and innovation.

Education

B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
2016 - 2020 | CGPA: 7.63
Awarded merit scholarship for academic excellence by Government of Karnataka
Professional Journey

Research Assistant
IISc Bangalore
2024 - Present
Leading the development of multimodal mobile robotic systems

Junior Research Fellow
NITK Surathkal
2022 - 2024
Established advanced ACPS lab and developed virtual lab platforms

Lead Engineer
TATA Power Company Ltd
2020 - 2022
Managed SCADA-based power distribution automation systems